consideration

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   kind and considerate regard for others

   You showed no consideration for my feelings.

2. 2
   noun

   information that should be kept in mind when making a decision

   another consideration is the time it would take

3. 3
   noun

   a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting)

   consideration of the traffic problem took more than an hour

4. 4
   noun

   The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition).

   After much consideration, I have decided to stay.

5. 5
   noun

   Something considered as a reason or ground for a (possible) decision.

   Speculations about the possible entire reconstruction of society give the intellectual fare much more to his taste than the more practical and short-run considerations of those who aim at a piecemeal improvement of the existing order.

6. 6
   noun

   The tendency to consider others and make allowances for their needs or desires.

   You showed remarkable consideration in giving up your place for your friend.

7. 7
   noun

   A payment or other recompense for something done.

   Sure I'll move my car, but only for a consideration.

8. 8
   noun

   A matter of inducement for something promised; something valuable given as recompense for a promise, which causes the promise to become binding as a contract.

   In consideration of the performance of B's obligations hereunder, A hereby grants to B's personal license.

Etymology

From Middle English consideracioun, from Old French consideracion, from Latin cōnsīderātiō. By surface analysis, consider + -ation.